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Pris & Jerry Hagebusch's avatar

Loved the note on Lucille's passing. (her husband's note)

Scudder Parker's avatar

Thanks so much Pris and Jerry!

David Miller's avatar

I'm thinking that you and Susan created your own "Reverence": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverence_(sculpture). That's a cheerful idea!

Scudder Parker's avatar

Thank you, David! What a kind and generous comparison! I think the spirit was there, but of course the materials and craft at a different level! Scudder

Angela Patten's avatar

The Whales’ Tails were all lit up with Christmas lights this past December. Quite an image on the highway!

Mac Parker's avatar

Beautiful Scudder. On so many levels.

You are right, Lucille and Van were such a lovely and generous presence in my young life. Such a lovely tribute to them both…💙

Scudder Parker's avatar

Thank you, Mac!

Angela Patten's avatar

I think we need more whale sculptures and fewer snowmen! My life in Ireland was full of memorable aunts and uncles, all characters and all loved tremendously by us kids.

I particularly liked the lines:

“the chickadee beside

the redpoll at our feeder—one with a map for staying, the other leaves tomorrow for the tundra.”

A beautiful visual image and also a metaphor for all that we don’t know about our nearest companions, their lives and destinations.

Scudder Parker's avatar

Thanks Angela...Your feedback is always so thoughtful and insightful...it is great to be in conversations with you!

Angela Patten's avatar

Scudder, I always value and enjoy our conversations. Here’s looking forward to more!

K. C. Whiteley's avatar

your offerings always hit home at just the right time!

Scudder Parker's avatar

Thank you so much, K.C.!

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Scudder Parker's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing this experience and connection. You speak of your grandmother and this time of creation and intimacy with such love and clarity! I am sure she cherishes it and you!